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OV52 YRZ

2003 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,690 mi
Last recorded112,690 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 YRZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 112,690 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 109,156 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 106,146 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 102,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 100,203 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 98,213 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 97,641 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both lenses need cut and polishing

Pass 31 Jan 2019 95,335 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 91,849 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre- wearing inner edge

Fail 6 Feb 2018 91,848 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre- wearing inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 88,059 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 85,010 miles

Nearside hand brake cable outer casing deteriorated

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 85,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside hand brake cable outer casing deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated close to excessive (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear nail in tread

Pass 20 Jan 2015 80,302 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 80,302 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 75,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 31 Jan 2014 75,866 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Fail 4 Feb 2013 73,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 4 Feb 2013 73,103 miles

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 30 Jan 2012 67,096 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

condition of front screen (scratches).

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Fail 18 Jan 2011 58,767 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 58,767 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 50,288 miles

plastic trims cover both sills making inspection difficult

Pass 26 Jan 2009 42,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2008 36,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs in poor condition

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Jan 2007 27,606 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 19,377 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Audi A2?

Based on 380,691 MOT tests across 19,245 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
5,744
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
19,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,177
Stop lamp not working 6,149
Direction indicator incorrect colour 5,217
coil spring broken 4,787
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,660
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OV52 YRZ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Audi A2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 82,358 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV52 YRZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A2 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OV52 YRZ registered?

OV52 YRZ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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